Technology Planning
Five Ways to Mitigate Ransomware Damage
Lost files, denied access, ransom payments in the $100,000 range or higher… With the impact that hackers can have on your network and your business, we have always stressed the importance of a solid ransomware protection plan. By anticipating these attacks, you can prevent serious damage to your company’s financial picture and trustworthy reputation. However,…
Read MoreFast, Pain-Free Data Recovery: Do You Have the Right Elements in Place?
There are three critical elements you must have in place to quickly recover your data and IT system in the event of disaster. Yet did you know that most businesses don’t even have one of them? A natural disaster, server crash, ransomware attack or other data-erasing event can mean catastrophe for your business. So when…
Read MoreCloud Computing: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Cloud computing has great advantages, but its vulnerabilities can affect even the biggest tech names. When a network of internet of things (IoT) gadgets like routers, DVR machines and closed-circuit TVs can take down hardened, well-provisioned internet giants like Twitter, Spotify and Amazon—as happened October 2016—you’ve got to think twice before moving your data to…
Read MoreProtect Your Tech! Start Your Disaster Preparation Now
Many businesses were impacted by the hurricanes of recent years. Those that ultimately recovered had one thing in common—they were prepared ahead of time. While we can’t prevent or anticipate all disasters or threats to our businesses, preparation plays a huge role in emerging from of such a situationintact. There are several aspects of your…
Read MoreThe 4 Hidden Dangers of Electricity on Your IT Network
Is your computer plugged in? Do you use a power strip with a surge protector? If so, you are a heartbeat away from disaster and don’t even realize it. Believe it or not, the same electricity you depend on to run your computer and network is also one of the biggest threats to your equipment,…
Read More4 Must-Have, Low-Risk Cloud Solutions
Let’s face it—your business has more competition than ever. And they’ll eat you alive if you fall behind in today’s technology arms race. Maybe your network needs greater security. Or you haven’t yet taken advantage of new cloud-based apps that help your team get more done in less time. Today, the action is in the…
Read More4 Things You Must Do To Protect Your Organization From Identity Theft
While it’s impossible to plan for every potential scenario, a little proactive planning and proper network precautions will help you avoid or greatly reduce the impact of the vast majority of cyber identity theft you could experience. Make Sure Your Backups Are Encrypted It just amazes me how many organizations don’t have the security of…
Read MoreYou’re Ready for Irma… But What About Your IT Network?
You’re ready for Hurricane Irma… but how about your business technology? It’s not too late to protect your computers and data from the impending storm. Here are some quick steps you should take NOW to minimize possible downtime due to storm damage. Check your data backup system to make sure it’s working. Do a test…
Read More10 Biggest Myths of HIPAA Risk Assessments
We’ve heard the stories about electronic protected health information (ePHI) being misused or released to the public. But did you know that mere lack of protection itself can put you in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? In 2013, Idaho State University agreed to pay $400,000 to the U.S. Department of…
Read MoreRansomware: Education is Your Best Defense
You sit down at your desk, log on to your computer… and are greeted with a brazen message: YOUR COMPUTER AND FILES ARE ENCRYPTED. YOU HAVE 96 HOURS TO SUBMIT PAYMENT OR YOUR FILES WILL BE DESTROYED. You’ve been working on a project for two days. But when you frantically search for your files, they’re…
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